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Electric-car pioneer Paul Scott looks back on 15 years of plugging in

Green Car Reports

was unaware that modern electric cars got their start in California between 1996 and 2002. Most of the U.S. Many of the earliest owners and EV advocates from those days remain involved 20 years later, though their names may be familiar only to a small group of activists.

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2002 Toyota RAV4 EV: Enduringly Popular Electric Car On eBay

Green Car Reports

Some cars take time to squeeze their way into your affections. The original Toyota RAV4 EV is just such a car, for electric car fans. Toyota's useful small SUV with an electric drivetrain has been the perfect car for many drivers for over a decade, and.

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Citroen Announces New All-Electric Hatchback For €23,000

CleanTechnica EVs

Citroen has just revealed a new small all-electric hatchback at an affordable price point for the European market. million units since 2002. This fact could signal the new all-electric model will have strong sales when […]

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UK sells its millionth electric car, fleet market drives BEV demand | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

year on year, taking the overall total since 2002 to 1,001,677 – testament to the commitment of manufacturers to deliver ever-increasing numbers of zero emission models. The post UK sells its millionth electric car, fleet market drives BEV demand | Autocar Professional appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Tesla Is The World’s Most Searched Car Brand, New Study Reveals

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla is the world’s most searched car brand, a new study by Confused.com found. Confused, which was reportedly the world’s first comparison site, founded in 2002, is now focused on comparing insurance options. It says that it wants to help customers move from confusion to clarity.

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Want A Cheap, Usable, Toyota Electric Car? Check eBay!

Green Car Reports

Electric cars are often criticized for being too expensive. While there are many reasons for this, it means some people simply can't afford an electric car. Want a practical, reliable, usable electric car, with a decent range? That's where we found this 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, still one of the most.

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Commentary: Toyota Corolla Hybrid ad brags about not plugging in

Green Car Reports

In Toyota's latest ad for its new Corolla Hybrid in Britain, it's 2002 all over again. hatchback form) bypassing all kinds of road transportation alternatives from different eras—from a stagecoach and an early brass-era car to 1950s hot rods and, finally—an electric car plugged in and.

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